Kidney Bean Recipes

Kidney beans are a staple ingredient in chili, but they’re so much more versatile than that. Check out our recipes with kidney beans for creative (and easy!) ideas.

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    Classic Chili

    13 reviews

    We think this recipe from Marjorie Carey from Alamosa, Colorado, tastes just like Wendy's chili! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

    Italian Chicken Meatball and Bean Soup

    In North Dakota, it's pretty common for winter temps to fall below zero. Hearty soups like this are a must....


    Cornbread-Topped Frijoles

    10 reviews

    My family often requests this economical slow-cooker favorite. It's loaded with fresh southwestern flavors. One batch makes eight servings—but they...


    Chili Cottage Pie

    3 reviews

    This filling cottage pie is super simple and loaded with flavor. The kids love to help layer it up. —Jacob...


    Party Time Beans

    25 reviews

    A friend brought this colorful bean dish to my house for a church circle potluck dinner. As soon as I...

    Five-Bean Salad

    2 reviews
    This 5-bean salad recipe from Jeanette Simec of Ottawa, Illinois is great to take to picnics or potlucks.

    Gnocchi with White Beans

    110 reviews

    Here’s one of those no-fuss recipes you can toss together and cook in one skillet. Ideal for a busy weeknight,...


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    Cincinnati Chili

    19 reviews

    Cinnamon and cocoa give a rich brown color to hearty Cincinnati chili. This dish will warm you up on a...


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    Cool Beans Salad

    74 reviews

    This protein-filled dish could be served as a colorful side dish or a meatless main entree. When you make it,...


    Veggie Nicoise Salad

    14 reviews

    More and more people in my workplace are becoming vegetarians. When we cook or eat together, the focus is on...


    One-Pot Chilighetti

    15 reviews

    Grab your stockpot for my meal-in-one chili and spaghetti. I’ve got a large family, and this hearty pasta takes care...


    Quick Minestrone Soup

    9 reviews

    This quick minestrone soup is hearty and makes a comforting lunch or dinner on a brisk day. The spaghetti sauce...


    Hearty Taco Chili

    15 reviews

    Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning give extra special flavor to my hearty chili. Folks will come back for seconds....

    Easy White Chicken Chili

    23 reviews

    Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken and white beans for a twist on the regular...


    Ground Beef Chili

    33 reviews

    Everyone who tastes my beef chili recipe says that it is restaurant-quality. It's especially good with homemade cornbread. I have...


    Vegan Jambalaya

    7 reviews

    This flavorful entree won’t leave you hungry since it uses convenient canned beans in place of meat. —Crystal Jo Bruns,...


    Italian Meatball ‘n’ Bean Soup

    2 reviews

    Tender meatballs in a savory, chili-like soup deliver a taste sensation the whole family will love. You can use sweet,...


    Red Bean Vegetable Soup

    5 reviews

    Cajun seasoning boosts the flavor of this brothy soup. The easy recipe makes a big batch that's loaded with beans...


    Beef and Beans

    8 reviews

    This deliciously spicy steak and beans over rice will have family and friends asking for more. It's a favorite in...


    Smoky Baked Beans

    20 reviews

    They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe full of that hard-to-capture campfire flavor. A combination of colorful...


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    Firehouse Chili

    24 reviews

    As one of the cooks at the firehouse, I used to prepare meals for 10 men. This firehouse chili recipe...


    Fourth of July Bean Casserole

    52 reviews

    The outstanding barbecue taste of these beans makes them a favorite for cookouts all summer and into the fall. It's...

    Contest-Winning Three-Bean Soup

    10 reviews

    This chili-like soup is delicious and very low in fat. Salsa, cumin and chili powder gave it plenty of flavor...


    Hearty Chili Mac

    15 reviews

    Luckily, this recipe makes a lot, since everyone is apt to want another bowl. It freezes well and makes excellent...


    Kidney Bean Casserole

    1 review

    I don’t recall its origin, but I've had this Kidney Bean Casserole recipe for many years. A Triscuit cracker crust...


    Southwestern Baked Beans

    2 reviews

    Three kinds of beans and a host of seasonings make this version of baked beans a winner. Southwest flavors dominate...


    White Bean Turkey Chili

    4 reviews

    Looking for a hearty but healthy chili for your crew? Well, look no further, Dorothy Muenzer serves this robust meal...


    Wagon Wheel Pasta Salad

    3 reviews

    Summertime gatherings aren't complete without a refreshing pasta salad. This tasty version features a mayonnaise and picante dressing. It may...